ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — On Thursday, the principal at Columbia High School sent a letter to parents saying the school is taking over the finances of the high school band program. “Due to ...

Greater Decatur, GA — The board of the Decide DeKalb Development Authority on Thursday voted unanimously to grant $70 million in tax reimbursements over a 15-year period to EDENS as an incentive for ...

DeKalb County, GA — Dozens of DeKalb County schools have been identified as low-performing and parents there are eligible for private school vouchers through a state program called the Georgia Promise ...

DeKalb County, GA — The first day of the DeKalb Board of Education’s retreat, held at the Inn at Serenbe among picturesque rolling hills and aggressively twittering birds, was full of politely framed ...

Josh Bias performs with the 360 Band during the 20th annual Kirkwood Spring Fling at Bessie Branham Park on Saturday, May 13, 2023. Photo by Dean Hesse.

This story has been updated. DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson’s office on Feb. 20 announced a major shake-up in the police department, confirming Police Chief Mirtha ...

Decatur, GA — During a hearing held by U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff at Decatur City Hall, Georgia doctors and medical experts testified about the impact of the state’s abortion law on access to reproductive ...

This story has been updated. Atlanta, GA – Atlanta City Councilmember Liliana Bakhtiari lashed out at local high school students during a question-and-answer session on Oct. 24, according to an email ...

By Atlanta News First staff DECATUR, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – A Tesla Cybertruck went up in flames overnight in DeKalb County. It happened just before 3 a.m. on Dec.

Atlanta, GA — Krewes rolled, bands marched and beads flew as a big crowd — undeterred by a soggy forecast — came prepared with umbrellas and rain gear to watch the Lanta Gras Parade in Kirkwood on ...

DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. —DeKalb County water customers remain at risk of losing service or have already been disconnected, despite the county commission’s request to keep taps flowing for those with ...

This editorial has been updated. Decatur Police officers carried a parent out of a school board meeting on April 15. The parent, Lena Kotler, had every right to be at that public meeting and every ...